1. Writing articles with links.

Write articles about your service or products. Article marketing is the most common form. Submit your material to directories and allow people to publish your material.

2. Using forums and discussion boards.

Create your own or visit those in your niche. Commenting and finding the established high information nodes allows you to target the right audience. Don’t be too obvious and always offer something of value not spam.

4. Distribute free software.

Outsource a programmer to create a useful tool. Check the bulletin boards (sitepoint or digitalpoint) or online job posting(Elance). A good example of a good viral tool is a Wordpress plugin . Another example is to modify a open source program. The costs are low but will offr a good return.

5. Offering free graphics, banners, or templates.

Modify a pre-existing PLR template and give away for free. Add the stipulation that a link stays giving you credit. Courtney Tuttle offers great wordpress themes with links back to his website.

6) Offering free consultation.

Offer your free services for a specified period of time. It spreads the message and increases your authority score.

7) Offer useful links.

Publish a weekly summary of useful information that you find. It’s the best linkbait in the world . Make it simple and informative. It also increases your exposure and appreciation in your niche. Whoever you link to will at least visit your site.

Create a Free Newsletter with bonuses.

Offer to include information that will not be covered in as much detail as on your blog. Include something of value in the newsletter to encourage active participation.